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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.71, 360.88 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.71, 360.88 and 163.44 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.71 : 360.88 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.71/360.88 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.71x = 360.88 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.71x = 58,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,982.23/261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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